The Summer I Turned Pretty
THE FOURTH OF JULY in Cousins is all about traditions.
Susannah decs out the whole house, the dads come up for the weekend, the boys steam clams and shoot off fireworks, and I occupy myself at the beach, letting the tides take me away.
All the other Fourth of July's, Belly and I were either tagging along with the boys or staying in our room.
But, we have friends now. We have plans.
"Here." Lemon slid her bowl of milk towards Jeremiah, who's eyes instantly brightened up as he let out an excited "yes!"
"Yo, I'm gonna go wash the clams." Conrad informed as he entered the kitchen, "Did you get the lighter fluid?"
"Mm-hm, yeah." Jeremiah nodded as he wiped at his mouth, "It's already on the beach."
Conrad nodded as he began to whistle in response, walking away. Soon afterwards, Steven walks in with Susannah trailing behind him.
"Are we done with the portrait, yet?" Steven asked.
"Yeah, for today." Susannah replied, "But you do look good in a dress shirt, Steven." The older woman compliments.
"Uh, which makes me think if Belly doesn't hurry up and ask Cam to that ball, you should take her." Susannah suggested as Belly's face began to morph into a look of disgust.
"Oh, Bells. You poor thing." Lemon snickered to herself as she shook her head, laughing as she felt Belly's finger poke at her sensitive side.
"No way." Belly firmly stated.
"No, no, no. Uh, I'm already going with Shayla." Steven told Susannah quickly.
"To the debutante ball?" Laurel questioned as she walked into the kitchen.
"Yes." Steven nodded, letting out a small chuckle.
"As an escort?" Laurel questioned once more, an unsure look on her face.
"Wrap your head around it, mom, alright?" Steven told his mom, "Shayla's coming today with Nicole and Gigi so you'll meet her."
Lemon's smile seemed to dim at the mention of Shayla, the image of Taylor and Steven making out flashing in the forefront of her head which made her stomach turn in uncomfortableness.
"That's wonderful." Susannah commented, "Oh, and don't forget, girls. Ms. Covington's first dance rehearsal is tomorrow. So, uh, tick-tock..." She gave a raised brow towards Belly.
"I'm asking Cam today." Belly informed the blonde woman, a small smile on her face.
"Woah, you are?" Lemon questioned in curiosity, "Finally, man!" She groaned playfully as Belly rolled her eyes.
"Oh, ma!" Lemon quickly called out to her mom, "Atlas is coming today, too. I forgot to tell you."
Laurel paused as she blinked before turning towards her best friend, "I don't know my kids anymore."
"Wait, are you wearing makeup?" Susannah suddenly questioned.
Laurel begins to turn away from Susannah as Steven takes a look, the boy commenting in shock as he looks at his moms' face.
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I Love You, I'm Sorry
FanfictionIN WHICH, Y/n Susannah 'Lemon' Conklin and her family go back to Cousins for yet another summer. The months between June through August will always be Lemon's favorite. Going to Cousins meant that Lemon could be with her family in one big house, ha...
